Flavor is Free: Tasteful D&D Reflavoring
The default flavor for character abilities need not be a limitation. You can use reflavoring to bring together many more concepts with D&D mechanics.
Telekinetic or Spiritual Weapon?
The Telekinetic feat may seem unimpressive at first glance, but it might be so good your Cleric should take it and unprepare spiritual weapon!
Tips for DMing with Optimizers
This guide will present a few options on how to adjust your game and expectations when an optimizer is present and how to maximize fun for you and your players.
How Does Playing to Win Change the Game?
Why do different players have differing levels of “winning” as a player motivation? What effects they can have on player and table behavior?
The Three Styles of D&D Resource Management
There are many ways to decide how to most effectively use your resources in D&D. What style do you use? What style is best?
The Myth of Party Roles in D&D 5E
There’s a lot of misinformation regarding party roles in 5E. Just play fun builds! If you wish to optimize, make builds contributing many things at once.
Why You Should Play Undead Warlock
The Undead Patron is shaking up character building and optimization, standing out even among intense Warlock competition with its unique and powerful features.
The Two Problems with Tanks in D&D 5E and the Solution
The role of “Tank” does not function in D&D 5E as is popularly imagined, for two core reasons. What are these problems, and what is the solution?
Healthy Paranoia in D&D
Healthy paranoia means acknowledging that your party faces life-or-death situations regularly, often against unknown opponents with unknown abilities, and taking sensible precautions.
Guide to Rest Casting in D&D 5E
Rest casting is a simple technique in D&D 5E which spellcasters can use to make the most of their resources. What it is, how to use it, and why it works.